Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Shymkent to Almaty?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shymkent and Almaty takes around 1.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shymkent and Almaty?

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The flight distance between Shymkent and Almaty is 626 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Shymkent and Almaty?

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Several carriers operate flights between Shymkent and Almaty. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air Astana, Scat Airlines, FlyArystan.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Shymkent?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shymkent and Astana, Istanbul, Zürich, Stockholm, Milan, Beirut, Doha, Boston, Bishkek, Vienna.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Almaty?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Almaty and Astana, Tashkent, Atyrau, New York, Dubai, Dushanbe, Bishkek, Pavlodar, Aktau, Oskemen, Los Angeles, Istanbul, Chicago, Oakland, Colombo, Washington, D.C., Dallas, Islamabad, Karaganda, Beirut.

Question 6

What airports are near Shymkent?

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The main airport in Shymkent is Shymkent International. It is also served by Tashkent International, Shymkent International, Taraz.

Question 7

What airports are near Almaty?

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The main airport in Almaty is Almaty International. It is also served by Almaty International, Manas International, Taldykorgan.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Shymkent and Almaty?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Shymkent and Almaty thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Shymkent and Almaty can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Shymkent and Almaty?

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Currently, you can fly between Shymkent and Almaty with FlyArystan, Air Astana, Fly Dubai, Pegasus, Qatar Airways.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Shymkent and Almaty?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shymkent and Almaty, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Shymkent and Almaty?

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Traveling between Shymkent and Almaty, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Shymkent?

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There are a number of airports in and around Shymkent. The main one is Shymkent International and other nearby airports include Tashkent International, Shymkent International, Taraz

Question 14

How many airports are there near Almaty?

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There are a number of airports in and around Almaty. The main one is Almaty International and other nearby airports include Almaty International, Manas International, Taldykorgan.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shymkent and Almaty depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Shymkent, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shymkent and Almaty arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Almaty, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Shymkent and Almaty depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Shymkent, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Shymkent and Almaty arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Almaty, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$39
Cheapest round-trip	$69
Average round-trip	$92
Nonstop flights in April	$47 – $161
Most popular airline	FlyArystan

Airline	Sun 14.04	Mon 15.04	Tue 16.04	Wed 17.04	Thu 18.04	Fri 19.04	Sat 20.04
Air Astana	2	2	2	2	2	---	---
FlyArystan	2	1	1	2	1	---	1
Scat Airlines	2	---	---	2	2	---	---

Airline	Sun 21.04	Mon 22.04	Tue 23.04	Wed 24.04	Thu 25.04	Fri 26.04	Sat 27.04
Air Astana	1	2	2	2	1	1	1
FlyArystan	2	1	2	2	1	2	1
Scat Airlines	---	2	---	---	---	1	---

Airline	Sun 28.04	Mon 29.04	Tue 30.04	Wed 01.05	Thu 02.05	Fri 03.05	Sat 04.05
Air Astana	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
FlyArystan	2	1	1	2	1	2	1
Scat Airlines	---	1	2	---	---	---	2

Airline	Sun 05.05	Mon 06.05	Tue 07.05	Wed 08.05	Thu 09.05	Fri 10.05	Sat 11.05
Air Astana	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
FlyArystan	2	2	2	1	2	2	1
Scat Airlines	2	---	---	---	1	---	---

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Flights starting at $39. Choose between FlyArystan, Air Astana, or Fly Dubai to find the best price.

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
FlyArystan	KZR	ARYSTAN	Yes	Opens 240 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Air Astana	KZR	KC	Yes	0 0
Fly Dubai	FDB	FZ	Yes	No
Pegasus	PGT	PC	Yes	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes	0 0

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	-2°C	-10°C
February	-1°C	-8°C
March	6°C	-2°C
April	13°C	2°C
May	17°C	6°C
June	22°C	11°C
July	26°C	13°C
August	24°C	12°C
September	19°C	8°C
October	12°C	2°C
November	3°C	-5°C
December	-1°C	-8°C